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From: akcs.joehorn@hpcvbbs.UUCP (Joseph K. Horn)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: Nybble comparison of HP48SX roms A-E
Message-ID: <2838d9fc:3163.1comp.sys.handhelds;1@hpcvbbs.UUCP>
Date: 21 May 91 08:40:08 GMT
References: <1991May17.090107.21693@tippy>
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"Tippy" (?) writes:

> If anyone has access to the HP48S, I would love to know what rom
> version it shows.

I was at EduCALC today, and played with a 48S.  It has an E rom.

Contrary to rumor, the case is a tad different from the SX; the port
cover is much shorter (just covering the I/O area), and is not
removable.  (Why did HP go to the expense of designing & making a new
case for the 48S, but not go all the way and make it thinner than the
SX?  The brochure for the 48S should boast "factory air"!)

Also, the HP logo in the upper left corner is just printed on, instead
of the removable/customizable plate used in the SX.  It's obvious that
HP plans on other companies buying SX's, putting their own logo plate
and software card and keyboard overlay in place, and selling it as
their own product.  Can't do that with the 48S.

For what it's worth, its "R"eset hole is under the righthand foot,
unlike my E version SX (SN 3047A00647) whose reset hole is on the
traditional left side.  Does country of manufacture have anything to do
with this?  As you can see in my serial number, my SX was made in USA. 
The 48S I looked at today was made in Singapore.

--  Joseph K. Horn  --  Peripheral Vision, Ltd.  --